Daily Substitute Teacher

Gallaudet University

10d • Onsite

About The Position

Gallaudet University, federally chartered in 1864, is a bilingual, diverse, and multicultural institution of higher education dedicated to the intellectual and professional advancement of Deaf and hard of hearing individuals through American Sign Language and English. Gallaudet maintains a proud tradition of research and scholarly activity and prepares graduates for career opportunities in a highly competitive, technological, and rapidly changing world. As part of the university, the Laurent Clerc National Deaf Education Center is a federally funded center that operates exemplary elementary and secondary education programs for deaf and hard of hearing students as well as national outreach programs which develop and disseminate innovative curricula, instructional techniques, and products nationwide, and provide information, training, and technical assistance to parents and professionals serving children from birth through age 21. Daily Substitute Teachers are in on-call positions, covering classes for teachers who are absent – implementing lesson plans for the day; Demonstrating good classroom/behavior management skills in order to maintain a safe learning environment; Adhering to school policies and procedures; Communicating with school personnel as needed.

Requirements

• Minimum two years college/university coursework
• Experience working with children in an educational setting or child care/camp setting
• Knowledge and understanding of child development and/or adolescent needs
• Ability to provide/implement appropriate instructional activities for elementary and/or secondary school students
• Demonstrated proficiency in American Sign Language required
• Undergo and pay for a background investigation
• Background Check and SARP must be in good standing

Responsibilities

• Covering classes for teachers who are absent
• Implementing lesson plans for the day
• Demonstrating good classroom/behavior management skills in order to maintain a safe learning environment
• Adhering to school policies and procedures
• Communicating with school personnel as needed

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: Associate degree